Girard-Perregaux Novelty 2015: Sea Hawk Beige Review and Live Shots

Friends,

The novelties from Girard-Perregaux for this year are not yet over! As one of the first to give you the news – even before the official press release: Girard-Perregaux Sea Hawk Beige, reference 49960!

GP gave me the green light to post this watch now, so here goes….

Normally when you hear someone say beige, you may not get very excited…

But this time you might… At least I am!

The Sea Hawk Beige is still the same ultra-modern diver with strong almost brutal force. But with this version Girard-Perregaux took a step towards the Vintage look and feel…

By mixing the colors we are used to and tweaking them GP transformed this watch into something that I think might be my favorite version. But let’s not jump ahead…

Let’s have a closer look at the watch.

Technically speaking, this version is not different from the others.

Steel case: 44 mm in diameter, 17.10 mm thick. Water resistant down to 1000 meters / 100 ATM. Inside is the GP03300-0074 automatic movement with a power reserve of 46 hours.

The dial layout is the same with hour, minute, sub-second, date and power reserve indicator.

On the back, the classic porpoise snake, anchor and trident.

What differentiates this version from the others is the look and feel.

The most eye catching is of course the beige luminous parts! Big and bold as always, but this time with a patina like beige color…

I really like it!

Makes me think of big Tritium markers that have turned into a creamy tone. Even the pearl on the bezel have this color.

Next is the bezel. Instead of a black bezel Girard-Perregaux opted for a grey brushed bezel pronouncing the first quarter with black lines…

Again I get a Vintage feel…. Like a black bezel the faded into a steel grey crown on top of the watch.

And to complete the Vintage look a beige alligator strap with rubber on the inside to protect the strap from sweat and water. This is new for this model! Earlier GP never offered alligator strap on the Sea Hawk.

I like that they choose the leather before the rubber or steel bracelet. The alligator makes the watch look a bit more elegant.

Yes, all this makes me think of Vintage dive watches!

BUT, then we have the modern side of the Sea Hawk. The big almost aggressive angled case, the big brushed metal surfaces… The rubber coated crown…

But what really made me see the modern and more technical part of the Sea Hawk is the dial pattern… Don’t know why but the honey cake web gives me a more technical feel…

Normally the dial is single colored and the pattern is only visible in certain angels or light. This time the “web” is black while the bottom of each “hole” is grey. On a distance this may look like a faded dial, but up close the modern side clearly shows!

On the wrist, the Sea Hawk is big, bold and powerful…

But the warmer tone is there!

You who follow us here in the forum know I am torn about which version I like the best… Blue? White? The Mermaid….?

And now this sweet nougat…

Man, I am in trouble!

Which version is your favorite?

Big thank you to the Girard-Perregaux team for letting me share this with you now!

Best

Blomman

This message has been edited by blomman on 2015-07-27 02:17:01

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I don't know, my friend, I don't know. Not sure about that one.

By: amanico : July 27th, 2015-02:29

I have to see it in the real, to have a definitive feeling. With such a patina, I would maybe have preferred a smooth dial. I really have to see it in the flesh. So, the Blue remains my favorite, for the time being. Best, Nicolas

Yes and no......

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 27th, 2015-05:23

To complete the "Vintage feeling" Gp should have opted for a smooth dial... But to keep the modern technical look - the honey cake dial do the trick! :) Best, my friend Blomman

I'm super-excited about this one !!!

By: crown comfort : July 27th, 2015-02:33

Love the grey bezel and the beige lume combo, really a killer, the best of all Sea Hawks right now for me. I would also like a rubber strap with it but the tan is also superb. PuristsPro rocks, we now go ahead of official releases ;) CC

Indeed, the bezel lume combo is a killer! :)

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 27th, 2015-05:26

The alligator strap is water resistant. Same as used on the Traveller. I must say that I like the alligator a lot on the Sea Hawk, makes it a bit "softer" and more elegant. Of course PuristSPro rocks! ;) Best, my friend Blomman

very nice....

By: SALMANPK : July 27th, 2015-02:37

But waiting for a titanium case or a case made in more advanced light weight materials S

You always have the ceramic all black version!

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 27th, 2015-09:52

Hi Salman, You always have the ceramic case, but only in all black... Best Blomman ...

Beautiful and Strong...

By: SALMANPK : July 27th, 2015-13:49

Design, the watch has a lot of personality but the ease of titanium, the light weight, the toughness of the metal and the color makes it very compelling. The Seahawk has a long and proud history of using titanium well before many other brands, they need t...

Yes, well...

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 28th, 2015-00:25

Let's wait and see what will come from GP next year... Hopfully they read us here! :) Best Blomman

I hope so too...

By: SALMANPK : July 28th, 2015-02:09

Thank You for All your Hard Work and Wonderful Posts. S

Thank you for your kind words, Salman! [nt]

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 28th, 2015-03:59

Girard-Perregaux Sea Hawk colours

By: MTF : July 27th, 2015-02:58

blomman My gut reaction for favourite is the Blue version but now I'm liking the Beige and tan strap combination because its Different from the usual. Dare I say that it is Beyond the Pale? Of course, very few people could pull off wearing the following c...

Ah, yes the Mermaid is another tempting offer....

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 27th, 2015-09:54

I really like the green minute track and details on this one! :) Best Blomman

Interesting, almost "harmonic" layout.. +1 with Nico on my reluctance about the type of honey-comb dial- to me just only a maybe.. ;))

By: hs111 : July 27th, 2015-07:10

Thus, one might have to see that one in person. & on wrist, although I guess to predict the outcome, already now... What I sort of like, is the color concept of beige vs a bit faux Patina+ patina + bezel and the very nice strap in croc. - Other than that,...

Unfortunate, my friend......

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 27th, 2015-09:58

I think we can agree this one is not for you, doesn't matter in which color..... :( But no sorrows for that, there are so many other models from GP I can tempt you with! ;) Best Blomman

Yep.. There are really several, if not many, which are serious candidates for desire !.. And this even without the Vintages !.. Best !! [nt]

By: hs111 : July 27th, 2015-10:51

Indeed! The Girard-Perregaux collection is now like ....

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 28th, 2015-00:26

A candy store.... Goodies for every taste! ;) Best Blomman

Looks like a solid reference

By: Bill : July 29th, 2015-02:02

Should be appreciated by Girard-Perregaux fans. The strong patina evokes a nice vintage feel while still feeling modern. Thanks for the great review. Bill

Indeed solid!

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 29th, 2015-03:10

You get the feeling this one would survive the A-bomb! Thank you, Bill. Best Blomman

This is a very attractive colour scheme.

By: ifraher : July 30th, 2015-09:27

The only drawback I see with the entire Hawk line, both Chrono Hawk & Sea Hawk, is that black plastic layer the bezel sits into, it doesn't scream longevity to me, similarly the rubber coated crown. I would still happily wear both but it's a shame it ...

Not plastic, rubber!

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 30th, 2015-11:59

Thank you for your input, Ian. I would not worry about the rubber on the bezel, is is special made to last! In that case I think the crown is (not easy but) easier to break the rubber on... But easier to replace as well. Best Blomman

I see, thanks for the clarification...

By: ifraher : July 30th, 2015-12:13

Will this reference be limited release or a full production model? Regards Ian

No limitation, AFAIK....

By: blomman Mr Blue : July 30th, 2015-12:24

On the other hand the total production number will probably be less than some other brand's "Limited" editions.... I don't think they will make more than maybe 500? This is a wild guess from my side, I have no production number on this one. But a Limited ...